Could you call your bank and have a stop payment put on the check you mailed, at least that way even if the seller has not got it, they cannot cash it and say you still haven't paid them. PayPal really is safe, I use it a lot, just make sure that before you log out, you delete your credit card from your account, that way even if someone does get a hold of your log in information, there really isn't much they can do with your account. Then, each time you wish to use PayPal, just re add your credit card and then delete it again. If you don't want to use PayPal, maybe make arrangements with the seller to send another check after you put a stop-pay on the one you've already sent. If it's already been cashed, get the information from your bank (copy of the signed and cashed check) and get it to EBay. They should be able to help you out from there. Good luck and keep us posted! ~Tammy - a.k.a. Kesrael "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wonder are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be the blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king." "May it be you journey on To light the day; When the night is overcome You may rise to find the sun" [Posted in FML issue 4988]